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Thursday, February 7, 2019

"Never Gonna Give ['The Sequels'] Up"

I really enjoyed The Sequels #1. The premise behind the story is so unique ⏤ trying to find normalcy after having a crazy childhood adventure. The story flows extremely well; showing the adventure, the repercussions from the fallout, and then how that affected Avery's life. It totally has that 80s vibe with the adventure early on, but it totally translates well to present day. I think it's hard to talk about our internal struggles, regardless of the reason, and The Sequels highlights how lonely life can be and the importance of talking about our issues.

I am really looking forward to see what happens next. I actually think Avery and his new friends talking about their adventures would set them on a path to getting over the let down feeling in their lives. Now, I'm wondering how they'll feel after going on another adventure. When it's all said and done, will they go back to that feeling that led them to that support group, or will a new adventure provide a spark that also helps them.

The artwork seems to match the story perfectly ⏤ it blends so well from panel to panel. The darker shading, the colors, it's almost like they match the mood of the character as he's telling his story. The campfire scene is absolutely splendid. This story works so well. I love the unique perspective to highlight one's own misery and then providing a spark. The spark of life is the support group. The adventure is the surprise. And who is the guy who handed out the card?!